Nerva

Nerva
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Propellants: Nuclear/LH2. Thrust(vac): 266.000 kN (59,799 lbf). Isp: 800 sec. Burn time: 1,500 sec. Chambers: 1. Country: USA. Status: Study 1968.

Early version of Nerva engine proposed for use in Saturn and RIFT configurations in 1961.

Nerva used on Rocket Stages

Used on stage: Nova C-3. on launch vehicle: Nova C.

Used on stage: Nova D-3. on launch vehicle: Nova D.

Used on stage: Saturn S-N C-3BN. on launch vehicle: Saturn C-3BN.

Used on stage: Saturn S-N C-5N. on launch vehicle: Saturn C-5N.

Used on stage: Saturn S-N V-25(S)U. on launch vehicle: Saturn V-25(S)U.

Nerva used on Spacecraft

Used on: EMPIRE Aeronutronic.

Used on: EMPIRE General Dynamics.

Used on: EMPIRE Lockheed.

Used on: IMIS 1968.

Used on: PPM.

Used on: Saturn S-N C-3BN.

Used on: Saturn S-N C-5N.

Used on: Saturn S-N V-25(S)U.

Used on: Von Braun Mars Expedition - 1969.

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